BIBL 605 - Old Testament Wisdom Literature

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Biblical Studies

Description:

This course is a literary and theological study of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes with emphasis on the way wisdom deals with questions concerning fear of God, justice, social skills, meaning of life, suffering, creation, and theodicy. Wisdom literature provides rich resources for life in general as well as ministry in particular. This course shall explore implications of alternate perspectives, reading and interpretive strategies of the wisdom genre. Attention will be given to similar wisdom materials from the ancient Near East. The application of this understanding to contemporary context and theological reflection would be a major interest. Bible elective.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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